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Home Study for September 22 through 27, 2014
Monday – Read Psalm 42:1-2 and 11-12
Can you think of a time when you thirsted for God like this?
What did you do? What did God do? What happened?
Ask God to meet the thirst in your soul and take time to listen and experience His response.
Tuesday – Read Psalm 44:1-3
What value is there in recounting what God has done in the lives of other people? In your life?
List five unexpected ways God has worked in your life.
According to verse 3, what gave victory to God’s people?
What gives us victory in our lives?
Wednesday – Read Hebrews 4:14-16
Why can we trust Jesus in our time of need?
What confidence does this give us when we need His help?
What do you need Jesus to do in your life today?
Ask Him to work and wait and listen for His answer.
Thursday – Read Isaiah 40:28-31
What should we do when we feel weak or need God’s direction?
What should we do as we wait?
What does God promise to do?
Take time to wait upon the Lord and be open to His leading.
Friday – Read Isaiah 50:4-5
What keys to Isaiah’s relationship with God do you see here?
Why was Isaiah able to hear from God?
Ask God to open your ears so you may hear His voice and word.
What is God saying to you today? How will you respond?
Saturday – Read Ephesians 5:1-2
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Home Study for September 15 through 20, 2014
Monday – Read II Chronicles 32:1-8 and 16-23
How great was the threat against the people of Judah?
In what did Hezekiah put his hope? Why?
How did God respond?
In what are you putting your hope? Why?
What might you need to do?
Tuesday – Read John 15:1-8
Where does our life and power for living come from?
What does it mean to remain or abide in Jesus?
How many times are we called to do that in these verses?
How might you abide more fully in Jesus in these days?
Wednesday – Read II Timothy 2:1-7
To what does Paul compare our life with Jesus in verses 3, 5, & 6?
What do these comparisons reveal about our relationship with Him?
To which comparison do you relate the most? The least?
Which is Jesus calling you to grow in in these days?
Thursday – Read Philippians 4:4-9
What should we do instead of worrying?
What will God give us if we do?
When we are in a difficulty or battle, where should we keep our focus?
What do you need to take to Jesus in prayer today?
Friday – Read John 14:15-17 and Romans 8:26-27
What does it mean for the Holy Spirit to be our counselor and the Spirit of truth?
When we don’t know how to pray who helps us?
What confidence does this give you?
How important is it for us to wait and listen for God’s answer when we pray?
Saturday – Read Acts 10:1-48
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Just a Reminder! Shhhhhhhh! Don’t Tell!!! There are plans to celebrate Jack Hamilton’s 75th Birthday and he hasn’t a clue!
You are invited to join the family for cake and ice-cream, at 5811 Shady Brook Drive in Central Point at 7 p.m. Monday September 15th. Bless him with a card. No gifts please. If you have questions call Denise at 541-474-7729 or Paige at 541-664-2628.
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Home Study for September 8 through 13, 2014
Monday – Read Matthew 22:15-22
Why do you suppose the Pharisees thought they could trap Jesus by their question?
How did Jesus surprise them?
Do you find Jesus’ answer to still be surprising today?
How does this passage challenge you? How will you respond?
Tuesday – Read Daniel 2:19-21 and 4:17
Who gives sets up kings and deposes them?
Why is it important to understand this truth?
How should this impact our thoughts and actions?
How does this passage challenge you? How will you respond?
Wednesday – Read Romans 13:1-7
Does anything in this passage surprise you? Why?
What is the most challenging part of this passage for you?
How will you respond?
Thursday – Read Isaiah 55:6-11
Why is it important to understand that God doesn’t think or view the events of humans like we do?
As you consider the world today, how does this truth challenge you?
What hope does it give you?
How will you respond?
Friday – Read I Timothy 2:1-4
Why is it important to pray for our leaders and government?
How might this be a testimony of what Jesus has done in us?
How might it be a means of proclaiming the gospel?
What do you find most challenging in this passage?
How will you respond?
Saturday – Read II Chronicles 20:1-23
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